b'feature houseIt took eight years not seven for Nicole McKenzie to feel in needof change. Thats when she fell back in love with her paint colours.I ts testament to the timeless quality of Resene paint colours that when Nicole McKenzie renovated her eight-year-old house, she only changed one wall colour. I was still in love with the original colours I had chosen, she says, looking around the light and airy Auckland home.Soft greens, blues and palest stone flow in a cohesive but interesting colour palette throughout the house. Nicoles desire for a casual and beachy, but not twee, scheme is given life through colours such as Resene Tasman, Resene Foggy Grey, Resene Pewter, Resene Tana and Resene Zen. Each of the bedrooms and the lower living area is given a distinct colour, while the main living rooms and transition areas are in Resene Half Tea. Nicole concentrated her efforts on new upholstery and artworks, some new furniture and accessories, helped by her staff at Trinity Interior Design. Trinity had also helped design the original interiors and Nicole liked the company so much, she bought it. The former IT consultant has always loved architecture and interior design,findinganoutletforthepassioninvariousresidential developments and renovations. In 2001, she and her former partner bought a subdividable section with a small 1950s cottage in the AboveButterflies dance across a wall of Resene Tasman in the main bedroom.OppositeThe main living area features walls in Resene Half Tea, a fireplace, window seat and carpet by Sallee. RightResene Foggy Grey creates a demur exteriorto complement the sky and pool.ReseneTasman16'